Book details

Macmillan Children's Book

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

(National Book Award Finalist)

Joey Pigza (Volume 1)

Author: Jack Gantos

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

$7.99

About This Book

In this National Book Award finalist, Joey Pigza tries hard to be a good kid trapped in a wired body.
Page Count
176
On Sale
07/01/2014
Age Range
10-14

Book Details

"They say I'm wired bad, or wired sad, but there's no doubt about it–I'm wired."

Explore the energetic world of Joey Pigza, a young boy with a heart of gold and a mind that's faster than light. Join Joey as he navigates misadventures, quirky decisions, and educational hurdles, always driven by his unwavering quest to fit into a world that seems to operate at a different rhythm.

This book, a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, provides a much-needed perspective for those navigating neurodiversity—or for anyone seeking an understanding of a different walk of life.

Author Jack Gantos masterfully bridges the gap between education and entertainment, crafting an engaging adventure that also serves as an enlightening discussion about hyper-activity.

This title has Common Core connections.

Imprint Publisher

Square Fish

ISBN

9781250061683

Reading Guide

In The News

“* In this rollercoaster of a ride, ingenuously and breathlessly narrated by Joey himself, readers are treated to an up-close introduction to life with attention deficit disorder--or being wired, as Joey puts it. . . . Readers of this compelling tragicomedy will know almost from the start that Joey's not just a good kid--he's a great kid.” —The Horn Book, starred review

About the Creators

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key

$7.99